easyJet Becomes the First Airline to Partner with Women in Data®
- Joe Breitfeller
- 4 hours ago
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easyJet has today announced that they have become the first airline to partner with Women in Data®, as part of their effort to drive the next generation of data and technology leaders in aviation.
On Monday (October 20, 2025), easyJet announced the launch a new partnership with Women in Data® as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment on driving diversity, and it’s focus on data-driven innovation to make travel easy and affordable. By working with Women in Data®, an organization dedicated to supporting women pursuing careers in data, AI and technology, the airline aims to drive the next generation of women leaders by promoting career opportunities, providing mentorship and education programs and creating clear pathways into the growing number of data-driven roles at the airline. The partnership will include recruitment campaigns, events at easyJet bases, and mentoring programs.
easyJet’s Chief Data and Technology Officer, Opal Perry, said,
“Data is central to how we innovate and deliver for our customers, and so our partnership with Women in Data® will play an important part of our focus on raising awareness of the fantastic career opportunities in data and technology at easyJet and support even more women to become the next generation leaders, who will help shape the future of aviation.”
Also commenting on the new partnership, easyJet’s Senior Data Scientist, Ruifan Liu, said,
“Being part of Women in Data® is incredibly empowering, as it provides a platform to connect with other women in the industry, share experiences, and continue developing both professionally and personally. At easyJet, data plays a vital role in innovating to enhance our customers’ experience, and it's exciting to be part of a team where innovation is encouraged and diverse perspectives are truly valued.”
Women in Data’s Founder, Roisin McCarthy, added,
“We’re proud to announce our strategic partnership with easyJet, who are the first airline to join the incredible line-up of Brand Partners supporting Women in Data®. This collaboration is a powerful step toward dismantling systemic barriers and driving meaningful change across the industry. With the ratio of men to women at 4:1 in data and tech, our growing network of ambassadors and partners helps amplify underrepresented voices and create a more inclusive future for Data and AI professionals.”
As part of easyJet’s rapidly expanding data community, the airline currently offers a variety of data roles from Data Management Leads to BI Analysts. To learn more about a career in IT and Data at easyJet, please click here.
Source: easyJet
